LET Mock Exam ProfEd Set J
1. Teacher Mica says: “If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math.” To which philosophy does Teacher Mica adhere?
A. Essentialism C. Progressivism Progressivism uses students’ interests and real-life experiences as the starting point for learning. Bringing billiards into the classroom to teach math reflects this child-centered, experiential approach. Essentialism focuses on basic skills, idealism on eternal truths, reconstructionism on social change.
B. Idealism
C. Progressivism
D. ReconstructionismShow Answer
2. Which of the following should be done to build a sense of pride among Filipino youth?
A. Replace the study of folktales and myths with technical subjects B. Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as people National pride is built by highlighting Filipino achievements and cultural heritage. The other options either ignore or diminish local history and identity.
B. Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as people
C. Re-study our history from the perspective of our colonizers
D. Set aside the study of local historyShow Answer
3. A teacher who subscribes to the pragmatic philosophy of education believes that experience should follow learning in her teaching. Which of the following does she do to support her belief?
A. Encouraging learners to memorize factual knowledge D. Requiring learners full mastery of the lesson The answer key indicates D. However, pragmatism emphasizes learning by doing and application. This item may be based on a specific interpretation in the original reviewer. Note: According to the key, requiring full mastery is the chosen answer.
B. Equipping learners with the basic abilities and skills
C. Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles
D. Requiring learners full mastery of the lessonShow Answer